Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Planning - Collaborate with Senior Management on financial business plans, forecasts, budgets, and capital purchases.
- Assist in the development of performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.
- Maintain financial budgets and forecasts; report actual results compared to plan and provide insight regarding variances.
- Partner with outside consultants and company owners on financial and tax strategies.
Financial Information - Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Provide complete analysis of financial results, including recommendations to correct unfavorable variances.
- Collaborate with Senior Management on operating metrics relevant to managing the business.
- Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of reporting for all external parties (creditors, suppliers, outside accountants, consultants).
Accounting and Administration - Manage the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
- Manage the HR department to ensure effective processes, compliance, and support of company culture.
- Maintain appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
- Coordinate audits and ensure proper filing of tax returns.
- Review and assist in all month-end closing activities, including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate/overhead allocations.
- Manage cash balances and cash forecasts.
- Collaborate with management on financing strategies and banking relationships.
- Oversee accounts receivable management and support collections activities.
Team Management - Mentor and develop direct reports and their teams to be highly engaged and performance-driven.
- Establish clear expectations of job duties and goals to drive top performance.
Other Ownership Projects - Assist in property investment and development strategies and planning.
- Work with outside tax and financial consultants on estate and succession planning activities.
Education, Training, and Experience Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance management
- 3–5 years of people management experience
Preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Experience in dealership or similar industries
- Oversight and leadership of financial operations
Required Skills - Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, superiors, and business contacts.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute in a team environment.
- Strong decision-making skills using the information at hand.
- Advanced problem-solving and trouble-resolution abilities.
- Ability to effectively manage unexpected situations and provide sound solutions.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to develop absolute trust and respect of senior management and coworkers.
Tools, Equipment, and Software - Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (including Outlook).
- Experience with accounting software and point-of-sale software preferred.
Travel Requirements - Local day travel may occur.
- Occasional overnight travel is expected.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rueter’s is an equal opportunity employer. Rueter’s provides equal opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected classification.
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area, Night shift,